Alphabet Magic: Gudrun & Hermann Zapf and the World They Designed February 20 through April 27, 2019 The Grolier Club, 47 East 60h Street, New York City 2018 marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of both Hermann Zapf and Gudrun Zapf … Continue reading →

Calligraphers everywhere are encouraged to enter the Graceful Envelope Contest. Deadline is March 25, 2019 and there is no entry fee. This year’s theme: Put Your Stamp On It This year’s theme celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Graceful Envelope Contest and … Continue reading →

Registration for Late Spring/Summer classes/workshops will open for members on April 1/2 and general public on April 2/3. Classes 2 Saturdays, April 6 & 13 – Foundational with Eleanor Winters Sat/Sun, April 6 & 7 – Intro to Copperplate with Laura … Continue reading →

Finish That Thing! A Workshop in Two Parts with Anna Pinto Part 2 on Saturday, February 23 from 10 to 2:30 If you would like to prepare something for our members exhibit, you’re welcome to come for some support/suggestions to Part 2 of … Continue reading →

Linear Language: Annual Members’ Open Exhibition March 4 through March 29, 2019 National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, Trask Gallery The National Arts Club is free and open to the public from 10 to 5. Artists’ Reception & Gallery Talk: Friday, … Continue reading →

Brush Up Your Italic with Marcy Robinson Sunday, December 9, 2018 Is your Italic looking a little droopy? Does it need some sparkle and pizzazz? Than this workshop is for you! The workshop is designed to improve your Italic and … Continue reading →

“The World’s Best Penman: The Artistic and Business Career of Charles Paxton Zaner, 1864-1918” at Weinberg Memorial Library, University of Scranton Reception: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 6pm The Heritage Room is featuring an exhibit on the career of Charles … Continue reading →

The Magic of Handwriting: The Pedro Corrêa do Lago Collection The Morgan Library, 225 Madison @ 36th Street June 1 – September 16, 2018 Handwriting works magic: it transports us back to defining moments in history, creativity, and everyday life and … Continue reading →

On the Lettering Beat: Ten Years at Letter Arts Review with Christopher Calderhead Monday, June 11, 2018 from 6:30 to 8:30pm Rose Auditorium, 41 Cooper Square (Third Avenue @ 7th Street) Free and open to the public, but you must … Continue reading →

Working with Color with Cynthia Dantzic 2 Saturdays, June 2 & 9, 2019 Details and registration: here Since color plays an important role in the work of many calligraphers, the SoS has called on a student of the 20th century’s foremost colorist, … Continue reading →

New June 2018 Workshops have been posted! We’re so excited to welcome Harvest Crittenden back to NYC; two more workshops with popular instructors Marcy Robinson and Kathy Milici; plus a brand new color workshop with Cynthia Dantzic! Details and descriptions here. Registation open to members on … Continue reading →

Fraktur with Ethan Cohen Saturday/Sunday: April 21 & 22, 2018 Fraktur is an eclectic genre of blackletter forms that was used widely both in calligraphy and in type beginning in the 16th century. It remained prevalent in German-speaking countries until … Continue reading →

Coming up soon! Two equally awesome one-day workshops with Debra Dick. Take one or both! Uncial on Saturday, April 14 and/or Celtic Knots on Sunday, April 15. Deb’s workshops are ideal for beginners. You’ll spend a fun day lettering and walk … Continue reading →